TAMPA — The Yankees swung one other minor commerce within the identify of depth on the eve of camp.
The membership acquired infielder Max Schuemann from the Athletics on Monday in change for rookie-ball right-hander Luis Burgos.
The appropriate-handed hitting Schuemann, 28, has began the vast majority of his massive league profession at shortstop, but additionally seen time at third base, second base and all three outfield spots. Throughout two seasons with the Athletics, he hit .212 with a .603 OPS and 21 steals in 234 video games.
Schuemann has three minor league choices remaining, giving the Yankees some flexibility and depth at a time when one other infielder on their 40-man roster, Jorbit Vivas, is out of choices getting into spring coaching.
To make room for Schuemann on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated Yanquiel Fernandez for task, lower than per week after claiming the outfielder off waivers from the Rockies.
The Yankees on Monday additionally outrighted right-hander Dom Hamel and infielder Braden Shewmake to Triple-A and invited them to massive league camp.
Amongst these noticed on the Yankees’ participant growth advanced Monday, two days earlier than pitchers and catchers formally report back to spring coaching: Aaron Choose, Ben Rice, Spencer Jones, Carlos Rodón, Austin Wells, Anthony Volpe, Oswaldo Cabrera, José Caballero, Will Warren, Luis Gil, Fernando Cruz, Ryan Yarbrough, Tim Hill, J.C. Escarra and George Lombard Jr.
